Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast On the Road at Pop by Posh Party Designs

Inside North Central Massachusetts With Fostering Change, Inc.

This week we're joined by Lindsey English, Founder and President of Fostering Change, Inc. in Leominster. Lindsey's own experience in the foster care system drove her to want to give back, and what started as a small Christmas gift drive has grown into a nonprofit supporting hundreds of foster children across Central Massachusetts each year through annual drives and emergency placement support. Tune in to hear her story and learn how you can get involved, including their Supplies for Success Back-to-School Drive running through August 12th. Learn more at linktr.ee/FosteringChangeMA.   #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #FosteringChange #FosterCare #SuppliesForSuccess #Leominster #GiveBack #NonProfit

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at The Great Exchange

This week we sit down with Dona Neely, Executive Director of The Great Exchange in Devens. Dona left the corporate world to pursue her passion for sustainability and waste prevention, and what started as a one-time swap event in 2007 has grown into a program serving hundreds of organizations across Massachusetts and beyond. In this episode, Dona shares how The Great Exchange helps businesses understand the real impact of what they throw away, while connecting them to area nonprofits and schools that can put those resources to work.  #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #TheGreatExchange #Sustainability #WasteReduction #WastePrevention #NonProfit #Devens

Inside North Central Massachusetts with Shattered Ice, MWCC and TaraVista Behavioral Health

This week, we sit down with Jake Miskin, writer and producer of the film Shattered Ice, Dr. Leeanne Hadsell of Mount Wachusett Community College, and Dr. Allison Beckler of TaraVista Behavioral Health and the Reliant Foundation. Jake shares the story behind the film, inspired by the loss of five classmates during his high school years in Needham, and his mission to bring it to college campuses nationwide. Together, the guests discuss the power of storytelling to normalize the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention and the role community plays in healing. Tune in, then catch the screening of Shattered Ice at Mount Wachusett Community College on June 17th at 6:00 PM. All proceeds benefit LUK, Inc. Tickets at mwcc.universitytickets.com. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topics of mental health and suicide. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #ShatteredIceFilm #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #storytelling #filmevent #gardner #MWCC #MountWachusettCommunityCollege #TaraVista #LUKInc #ReliantFoundation #WeSkateWithMentalHealth

Inside North Central Massachusetts On the Road at Red Apple Farm

Join us on the road at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, where the Rose family has been keeping a working New England farm alive and thriving for generations. We sit down with owners Al and Nancy Rose to talk about what it takes to grow a family farm into a year-round destination, from the farm store and Brew Barn to wood-fired oven pizzas and a calendar full of events. Don't miss their brand new New England Cider & Strings Festival on June 20th and 21st, including a disc golf tournament on the brand new course built by their son John. Heading to Boston for the World Cup? Stop by Red Apple Farm at Boston Public Market and try their new signature cider slushy. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #phillipston #redapplefarm #newenglandfarm #applepicking #hardcider #farmlife #familybusiness #newengland #discgolf #ciderfestival #worldcup2026

Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast On the Road at Pop by Posh Party Designs

Join us on the road at Pop by Posh Party Designs at their new space in Leominster. We dive into owner Jodie Tucker's career path from nails to mail to balloons and events, and the entrepreneurial spirit she has modeled for her daughters. Listen as Jodie discusses the art and skill that goes into each custom balloon and prop she creates for events, and what it means to set the scene for clients' milestone moments. #podcast #podcaster #podcastshow #podcastlove #businesspodcast #newpodcast #podcastnetwork #podcastcommunity #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #podernfamily #podbean #newepisode #insidenorthcentralma #insidenorthcentralmassachusettspodcast #mylocalma #visitma #massachusettspodcast #northcentralmassachusetts #choosenorthcentral #leominster #balloondecor #balloonartist #eventdecor #partydesign #partyplanner